Non-starchy veggies like bell peppers and cucumbers are perfect foods for filling you up without many calories.

You may have heard that weight loss is simply about calories: burning more than you eat. While that is strictly true, my work with clients has shown me that there is another huge factor to examine, and that’s readiness: being prepared with the right attitude and environment to successfully meet your weight loss goals.

Read on for 10 tips to slim down for summer that make sure to take a look at foods, fitness, healthy perspectives, and personal environment. The idea is help you have the right attitude to help you reach your goals, and to provide the practical tips on what to eat (or not eat!) to get you there, too….